District VIII - 2006/02
Modeling as a Social Activity
For me, building and flying model aircraft is a social activity.
On a pretty day when I go out to the flying field and there is no one else there, I might stop and fly a few times. Often I'll just turn around and go back to the office and do some paperwork.
But when others are out there at the flying field, I usually stay all afternoon. I'm not flying more than I would have were I there alone, but I enjoy taking my turn, socializing, and sharing the fellowship of modeling.
Club meetings, swap meets, auctions, trade shows, fly-ins, and even competitions—they are all just the excuse I use to be around those who speak "model airplane!"
Throughout the years I have stated that it is the AMA that glues modelers together. Were the AMA not to exist and to fulfill the above social aspect of aeromodeling, we would have to create one. Thanks to all who have preceded me in this hobby/sport and prepared it for me to enjoy so much!
Boy Scout Troop 339 — Letter
The following letter and photos were submitted by Assistant Scoutmaster David Johnson Jr. of Boy Scout Troop 339 in Forney, Texas.
"I would like to take this opportunity to send a thank you from the members of the Boy Scouts of America Troop 339, Forney, Texas. Your generous contributions to our recent Circle Ten Scout Show resulted in our Aviation Merit Badge booth being a huge success. The promotional materials were a big hit for all who attended.
"It is organizations such as yours that will determine the decisions made by these young men to be future aviators. I have been attending and helping with Scout show booths for a number of years, and this was the best.
"Thanks again and we look forward to working with you again next year."
Helping Daddy and Bridging the Generation Gap
This young fellow was seen at a recent modeling swap meet helping his daddy carry out their newly purchased treasures. Instantly, someone's excess model becomes a father and son's newest treasure. Flying models, yes, but also making memories that last forever.
Photos from Oklahoma
The following photos were delivered to the Southwestern Aeromodeling Convention in Fort Worth, Texas, by Lester Barry (4808 N. Rockwell Ave., Bethany, OK 73008; (405) 789-5373), District VIII associate vice president. They show modeling activity in Oklahoma.
SANE: Safe Aeromodeling is No Accident. Your AMA — Flying, Fun, and Fellowship.
Dr. Sandy Frank.
Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.
